Tuesday, August 23, 2016

How to tie basic knots.

Many of our pendants need cord necklaces.  To do this you need to be able to tie a few knots.  The most basic knot to tie is a 'overhand loop knot' or a 'double overhand knot'.  (It is exactly the same as the knot you use to tie a balloon - Overhand knot.) This knot is used to tie behind the back of the neck.  It is very strong & hard to undo. 

Click on the link below to follow a short clip. 

How to tie a double overhand loop knot.



Another knot that may be of use is the 'sliding slip knot'.  This allows your string/cord length to shortened once you put you necklace on. It is also known as the 'double fisherman's knot'




Click on the link below to follow a short clip.


This link measures in inches as the demonstration is from America.  It is easy to convert these measurements.  Check out the Multicraft inch/mm rulers.  

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Tough Guy & Gal 2016

Check out these shots from a great day out. A little chilly & wet, but fun. The AIS Team was amazing.  

All clean before the race.

Pinning on race numbers.
Listening to safety brief.

The start line - Year 7 & 8 girls.

Jakub's spectacular jump...

...and landing.

Jeremiah's leap...

...and elegant landing.

Taimana storming in.

Kairah's nearly standing ( Check next pic!! )

Killarney follows in Kiarah's foot steps.

You wouldn't guess the water is knee deep Killarney.

Leah tries to stay up...

... but takes a dive.

Hakeema stays on her feet...just. 

Chaquita tries to wash off some of the mud.

Finished...tired...proud.  

All clean & dry after warm showers.

Congratulations on winning the spot prize Hakeema.